Slow Cooker Apple-Cinnamon Oats Mornings can be hectic, so this make-ahead recipe means one less thing you need to do before you start your day. As an added bonus, this healthy and delicious overnight breakfast recipe will have your house smelling like freshly baked apple pie when you wake up in the morning. slow cooker Ingredients:1 c. steel cut oats3 c. water1 c. fresh apple cider2 medium apples (cored and diced)1½ T. honey (preferably...
One-Skillet Creamy Chicken Quinoa with Peas Ingredients:4 thick-cut slices bacon (diced small)1 lbs. boneless (skinless chicken breasts, sliced)½ t. onion powder½ t. garlic powderSea salt and black pepper (to taste)1 c. white quinoa (rinsed and drained)2 c. chicken broth (preferably organic)1½ c. frozen peas¼ c. half & half4 oz. cream cheese (cut into chunks)½ c. Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)½ c. fresh parsley (chopped)...
Chicken Marsala Soup This delicious, light soup delivers the classic flavors of Chicken Marsala in a bowl. The earthy combination of fresh mushrooms, green onion, and Marsala wine make for a winning combination that is light enough for warm summer day, yet rich enough for a cool fall evening. Thanks to the addition of pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, you can have this homemade dish on the table in less than 30 minutes. Ingredients:3 T....
Sweet or Savory Flourless “Crepes” Traditional crepes are a popular French dish made with a combination of flour and eggs. This extremely versatile, gluten-free version omits the flour and yields delicious low-carb wraps you can enjoy with your favorite sweet or savory fillings. Savory combinations are a great way to enjoy leftovers the next day. You can use grilled steak, roasted chicken, and/or your favorite cheese and top with...
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Yogurt Dip The standout “star” in this flavorful fruit salad is the addition of Cotton Candy® grapes. This newer, super sweet variety delivers a very distinctive flavor worthy of its memory-invoking name. For the best presentation, do not add the strawberries to the salad until right before serving. Otherwise, the lighter-colored fruits will absorb their bright red color. To prevent browning, slice and...
Watermelon Mint Lemonade This refreshing watermelon mint lemonade is super quick and easy to prepare. This is one of those recipes you’ll want to tinker around with to find the right flavor combination for your tastes. For example, the amount of water you need to add will vary depending on how juicy the watermelon is and how strong you want the flavor to be. Ingredients:Mint Simple Syrup (optional)½ c. granulated sugar½ c. water¼ c....
Savory Butternut Squash “Noodles” n most cases, pre-packaged “convenience” foods are a big no-no when trying to maintain a healthy diet. However, this recipe features one time-saving convenience item that won’t have a negative impact on your health! You can now find pre-packaged butternut squash “noodles” in most larger grocery stores and they are absolutely perfect for those nights when you need to get dinner on the table...
Quick and Easy Skillet Tri-Tip Steak Tri-tip steak, aka Santa Maria steak (for the California town that made it famous), is a very flavorful cut of meat that is ideal for cooking quickly at higher temperatures. Tri-tip used to be hard to find outside of California, but it is now more widely available thanks to its growing popularity with consumers who love its incredible flavor and relatively lower price point. This no-fuss recipe comes...
Broiled Angel Food Cake with Maple Whipped Cream Once you’ve tried broiled angel food cake, there is a good chance you’ll never want it any other way. With a crisp, golden brown crust reminiscent of toasted marshmallows and that tender melt-in-your-mouth interior you’ve come to expect from angel food cake, this is sure to become one of your favorite go-to dessert recipes. Ingredients:1 pint heavy whipped cream1-2 T. real maple syrup1 t....
Cherry Pecan “Nice” Cream Once you see how quick, easy, and delicious this tasty treat is, you’ll want to keep a steady supply of frozen, sliced bananas in your freezer. From start to finish, this recipe can be ready to serve within 10 minutes with a consistency similar to soft serve ice cream. However, if you prefer a firmer texture, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer until it reaches the desired...
